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George Town Street Art
A UNESCO World Heritage city in Penang transformed into an open-air gallery with famous interactive murals and steel rod caricatures.
15 km · about 30 min drive
Penang, Malaysia · Asia
Kepala Batas works well as a base: 10 minutes from Penaga, 19km from Penang Bridge.
Kepala Batas is a town located in Penang, Malaysia. With a population of 17,131, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kepala Batas sits in Malaysia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kepala Batas to your route.
Kepala Batas (UK: , Malay: [kəpala batas]) is a suburb of Seberang Perai and the seat of the Northern Seberang Perai District in the Malaysian state of Penang. It lies about 10 km (6.2 mi) northeast of Butterworth and 15km (9.3 mi) southwest of Sungai Petani.
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Kepala Batas is located in Penang, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 5.5171 latitude, 100.4265 longitude.
Kepala Batas has a population of approximately 17,131 people, making it a town in Malaysia.
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A UNESCO World Heritage city in Penang transformed into an open-air gallery with famous interactive murals and steel rod caricatures.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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A UNESCO World Heritage city blending colonial architecture, vibrant street art, and some of Asia's best street food.
16 km · about 30 min drive
bridge
The 13.5 km crossing that first linked Penang island to mainland Malaysia in 1985, sweeping low over the strait with George Town's skyline ahead: host of the annual bridge marathon.
19 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temple complex in Penang, featuring a striking seven-story pagoda blending Chinese, Thai, and Burmese styles.
21 km · about 25 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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